Nicklas Bendtner to Aston Villa: Former Arsenal striker linked with move to Villa Park

Danish media reporting Paul Lambert is keen on the free agent

Nicklas Bendtner has admitted that he is unhappy with his lack of playing time at Arsenal having played just 82 minutes of Premier League football this season (Getty Images)

Aston Villa are lining up a move for former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, according to the Danish media.

Bendtner is a free agent after his deal with Arsenal expired and Paul Lambert is believed to be interested in bringing him to Villa Park.

The 26-year-old scored just twice in 14 appearances for Arsenal last season and was used mostly as a substitute by Arsene Wenger.

Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have already offered Bendtner a three-year deal but he is believed to want to remain in the Premier League.

With Christian Benteke and Libor Kozak both suffering from long-term injury problems, Lambert wants to add another striker to his squad.

Paul Lambert is looking to add attacking options (Getty Images)

Nicklas Helenius will re-join Aalborg on a season-long loan after becoming unhappy with a lack of first team opportunities.

Villa have already added two free agents to their squad this summer, with Philippe Senderos and Joe Cole on already confirmed.